Man found guilty in long-term abuse case involving young child

North Bergen, NJ – It happened over a two-year period inside a North Bergen home when a Bergen County man committed repeated acts of sexual abuse against a young child. A Hudson…

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200-foot barge sunk off Little Egg Inlet to boost reef habitat and marine life

Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of an ongoing effort to expand the Little…

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BMX stunts fire up National Night Out as hundreds pack Stafford Township event

Stafford Township, NJ – It was a packed evening of high-flying stunts, live music, and neighborly spirit as hundreds gathered for Stafford Township’s annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday. Families filled…

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AirFest 2025 lands ultra-rare WWII jet fighter in biggest show yet at Cape May Airport

Cape May, NJ – History takes flight once again as AirFest 2025 returns to Cape May Airport from Thursday, August 28, through Sunday, August 31, with organizers promising the biggest lineup yet…

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240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester

Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale apartment complex at the…

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Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board

Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert a single-family home at 1209 Ninth Avenue…

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Paterson councilman running for mayor charged with pulling false fire alarm after Dominican Day Parade

Paterson, NJ – A sitting Paterson councilman and current mayoral candidate has been arrested and charged with triggering a false fire alarm inside city hall nearly a year ago, an act that…

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Passaic mother charged after autistic son found dead in apparent failed murder-suicide attempt

Paterson, NJ – A 48-year-old woman from Passaic has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her 6-year-old autistic son was found dead inside their home following what authorities…

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NJ state senator slams ‘sanctuary’ policies after illegal alien kills mother and child in Lakewood DWI crash

Lakewood, NJ – A New Jersey state senator is calling for an end to the state’s sanctuary policies after a devastating DWI crash allegedly caused by an undocumented immigrant with a history…

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Senators Booker and Kim Slam Stock Trading Millionaire Politicians Like Mikie Sherrill, Call for Ban on Insider Trading in D.C.

Trenton, NJ – Senator Andy Kim publicly endorsed Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey governor, but this week, he posted a pointed criticism of elected officials who personally profit from stock trading…

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Think Your Car Is Safe? Not Always — NJ Police Share Theft Prevention Tips

Think Your Car Is Safe? Not Always — NJ Police Share Theft Prevention Tips Car theft in New Jersey has seen a significant decline in recent years. In 2024, approximately 14,755 motor…

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Lodi turns out for National Night Out with SWAT demos and community connection

Lodi, NJ – Residents gathered Tuesday night to meet their local officers face-to-face as the Lodi Police Department took part in National Night Out, offering conversations, displays, and interactive activities to strengthen…

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Crash and vehicle fire snarl NJ morning commute with major delays across highways

Newark, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a rough start Tuesday morning as crashes, a vehicle fire, and heavy congestion created delays across several key roadways during peak travel hours. A crash…

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Jackson First Aid responds to 567 emergency calls in one month with 9-minute average response time

Jackson Township, NJ – Volunteer EMTs in Jackson Township answered 567 emergency calls last month, according to new monthly statistics released by the Jackson Township First Aid Squad, which continues to provide…

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Brick Township woman pleads guilty to knife-point robbery and store burglary in Berkeley

Berkeley Township, NJ – The incident was reported during the early morning hours last October when a woman first smashed her way into one store, then robbed another at knifepoint just minutes…

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Mikie Sherrill Wants You to Believe She’s Not Phil Murphy, But Here’s Why She Is

EDITORIAL – New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is campaigning to be New Jersey’s next governor, pitching herself as a pragmatic alternative to Gov. Phil Murphy. She emphasizes affordability and fresh ideas, but…

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Mount Olive drivers can expect DWI enforcement later this month as part of a countywide crackdown on impaired driving

Mount Olive, NJ – Drivers passing through Mount Olive the weekend of August 16 may encounter a sobriety checkpoint as law enforcement ramps up efforts to prevent impaired driving, officials confirmed Tuesday.…

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NJ appliance company pleads guilty after air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and a death

Newark, NJ – A New Jersey-based appliance company has pleaded guilty in federal court for failing to report a dangerous fire risk tied to its portable air conditioners — a defect now…

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Kean Stage unveils stacked 2025–26 season with gospel, Broadway stars, and Latin legends

Union, NJ – From a Grammy-winning gospel choir to salsa royalty and Broadway icons, Kean Stage has dropped a powerhouse lineup for its 2025–2026 season, promising months of live music, dance, and…

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Four arrested with three loaded guns during Cranford traffic stop

CRANFORD, N.J. — Four people were arrested on firearms charges after police discovered three loaded handguns during a traffic stop early Saturday morning, authorities said. At about 1:10 a.m. on August 2,…